Matthew 12:17
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
Cross-reference
Matthew 1:22
Parallel
In Matthew 1:22, the same fulfillment formula appears, establishing a pattern where Matthew cites OT prophecy for key events.
Matthew 4:14
Parallel
Matthew 4:14 also introduces an Isaiah quotation with the same phrase, linking Jesus' ministry to Isaiah's prophecy.
Isaiah 42:1
Citation
Isaiah 42:1 is the verse Matthew 12:18-21 directly quotes as fulfilled by Jesus — the specific prophecy referenced in Matthew 12:17.
John 12:38
Parallel
John 12:38 cites Isaiah with the same 'to fulfill the word' formula — directly echoing Matthew 12:17's method of linking Jesus to prophecy.